In this book, Allen Wood investigates Kant's conception of ethical
theory, using it to develop a viable approach to the rights and moral
duties of human beings. By remaining closer to Kant's own view of the
aims of ethics, Wood's understanding of Kantian ethics differs from
the received 'constructivist' interpretation, especially on such
matters as the ground and function of ethical principles, the nature
of ethical reasoning and autonomy as the ground of ethics. Wood does
not hesitate to criticize and modify Kant's conclusions when they seem
inconsistent with his basic principles or fail to make the best use of
the resources Kantian principles make available. Of special interest
are the book's treatment of such topics as freedom of the will, the
state's role in securing economic justice, sexual morality, the
justification of punishment, and the prohibition on lying.
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ISBN
9780511460418
Publisert
2013
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Cambridge University Press
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Product language
Engelsk
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Digital bok
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